Overview of the Current Situation
- The Pokémon Company has recognized the shortages of the Prismatic Evolutions expansion and expressed appreciation for fan patience.
- New shipments of Prismatic Evolutions products are currently being produced and will soon be distributed to authorized retailers.
The Pokémon Company has officially addressed the challenges surrounding the limited availability of the Scarlet and Violet — Prismatic Evolutions expansion, thanking fans for their continued understanding. This statement marks a significant acknowledgment of the distribution hurdles that have affected the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) community.
Background on Prismatic Evolutions
Initially announced in early November 2024, Prismatic Evolutions is set to make its global debut on January 17, 2025. This new set aims to kick off the new year on a positive note for Pokémon TCG enthusiasts. However, similar to previous expansions, the release of Prismatic Evolutions has faced notable supply challenges, particularly in the United States.
Company’s Response to Shortages
In response to growing frustrations voiced by fans on social media platforms, The Pokémon Company has issued a statement regarding the product shortage. The company acknowledged that several upcoming items are currently scarce and not easily accessible. A representative mentioned, “We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to acknowledge this,” as reported by IGN.
Upcoming Reprints of Prismatic Evolutions
According to the company’s spokesperson, the reprints of Prismatic Evolutions products are on track to reach licensed distributors shortly. However, no specific timeline for their availability was provided. While many fans have pointed fingers at scalpers for the shortages, The Pokémon Company has attributed the situation to “high demand”without further elaboration.
Anticipating New Releases
In exciting news for Pokémon TCG fans, The Pokémon Company has announced that additional Prismatic Evolutions products will soon be available. This was previously mentioned during the original expansion announcement in November 2024.
Among the new items, fans can look forward to a Mini Tin and Surprise Box, both of which are expected to launch on February 7, 2025. Additionally, a Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle and Accessory Pouch Special Collection are set for release on March 7 and April 25, respectively. The highly anticipated Super-Premium Collection will follow on May 16, with a Premium Figure Collection scheduled for September 26. For those eager to experiment with the new cards, they will have the opportunity to earn Prismatic Evolutions cards starting January 16 by engaging with the Battle Pass in the Pokémon TCG Live mobile app.
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